Lenovo C500 User Guide

							Chapter 2. Setting up the projector 
This chapter provides information on positioning the projector, connecting a computer source, using the 
projector with Microsoft Windows, and displaying and adjusting a computer source image. 
Starting and shutting down the projector 
Please follow the steps below to start your projector, and to shut off the projector. 
 
Attention:   Before moving the projector, be sure to power down the projector normally and disconnect 
the projector from the main power source. 
1. 
 
 Connect the power cord to the projector as shown. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. The Power 
LED turns on and the buttons illuminate. 
 
 
   
2. 
 
 Remove the lens cover. 
3. 
 
 Attach input devices. 
4. 
 
 Turn on the connected devices. 
5. 
 
 Ensure the Power LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn 
on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected. 
 
 
 
 
 
Attention:   Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned on. The bright light 
might harm your eyes. 
6. 
 
 Use the appropriate appliance cable to connect to a video device. 
7. 
 
 To turn off the projector, press the Power button. The projector prepares for shut-down and a ″Wait a 
moment please...″ message appears, as shown below. 
Figure 2-1. Lenovo splash screen
 
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							8.   
 When the ″Power off″ message appears, press the Power button again to switch off power. 
 
 
 
Note:   This operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the Power button. 
Note: 
 Leave the power cable plugged in for at least 2-5 minutes, or until the Ready LED stops 
flashing, to allow the projector to return to room temperature before placing the projector 
inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case too soon after switching off the power 
could cause the projector to overheat.
Attention:
   Before moving the projector, be sure to power down the projector normally and disconnect 
the projector from the main power source. 
Positioning the projector 
To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of 
your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Following are 
some general guidelines: 
v 
 
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be at least 1.5 
m (4.9 ft) from the projection screen. 
v 
 
 Position the projector within 2.7 m (9 ft.) of your power source and within 1.8 m (6 ft.) of your video 
device (unless you purchase extension cables). To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the 
projector within .15 m (6 in.) of a wall or other object. 
v 
 
 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector 
to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image.
 
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							Screen Width
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Height
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							Adjusting the projector level and height 
To adjust the projector level and height, complete the following procedure: 
1.   
 To raise the height of the projector 
A, lift the projector and press the height-adjuster buttons
B. The 
leveling legs
Cdrop down. 
2. 
 
 To lower the level of the projector, press the height-adjuster buttons and press down on the top of the 
projector. 
3. 
 
 Fine adjustment for level and height can be made by rotating the leveling legs.
 
 
 
Adjusting the image 
To adjust the zoom, focus, and keystone for the image, complete the following steps: 
1.   
 Use the image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size 
A. 
A
B
 
 
   
2. 
 
 Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image 
B. 
3. 
 
 If the image is wider at the top or the bottom, this image can be corrected using the keystone 
adjustment. 
 
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							Keystone
Volume
Mute
4.   
 If you press the keystone buttons on the projector or remote, the keystone control appears. 
 
 
   
5. 
 
 Use the up/down buttons to adjust the keystone.
Note:
   The C500 Projector features automatic keystone correction. For more information, see Chapter 5, 
“On-Screen Display menu controls,” on page 5-1. 
Image resolution 
The projected image resolution is 1024 x 768 (XGA). The projector is compatible with screen resolutions 
up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). If your computer screen resolution is higher than 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), reset it 
to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. 
Note: 
 The image automatically expands 640 x 480 (VGA) and 800 x 600 (SVGA), SDTV, and HDTV 
images to 1024 x 768 (XGA). This expansion can cause some slight blurriness to the image. If this is 
a problem, try to change the resolution of the signal source to 1024 x 768. 
Adjusting the volume 
To adjust the volume, please follow the steps below: 
1. 
 
 Press the Volume +/- buttons (shown below) on the projector or the remote control. The volume 
control appears on the OSD. 
Keystone
Volume
Mute
 
 
   
2. 
 
 Use the Volume +/- buttons to adjust the level. 
 
 
   
 
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							3.   
 Press the Mute button (on the remote control only) to turn off the volume. Press the Mute button 
again to turn off mute. The OSD displays when Mute is activated.
 
 
 
 
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							Chapter 3. Connecting devices to the projector 
This chapter provides information on connecting devices to the C500 projector. 
Connecting devices 
Computers and video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Check the user ’s 
manual of the connecting device to confirm that it has the appropriate output connector. 
DVI-I IN
COMPONENT VIDEO INS-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R AUDIO OUT YP
B/CSPR/CR
RGB IN RGB OUT RS-232C USB AUDIO-IN
HIJKG
ABCDEF
   
 
 
A DVI-I Connect the supplied DVI-A cable or a DVD-D cable (not supplied) from a computer 

B RGB in Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer 

C RGB out Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to a monitor 

D RS-232 Reserved for installation control and firmware upgrades 

E USB Connect the supplied USB cable from a computer 

F Audio-in Connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the computer ’s audio-out connector 

G Audio-out Audio loop-through 

H L-Audio in-R Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input device 

I Video Connect the supplied composite video cable from a video device 

J S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device 

K Component video in Connect a component video cable (not supplied) from a video device
   
 
Attention:   As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and devices before making 
connections.
 
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							Connecting to a USB device 
To control your computer mouse using the projector remote control, connect the projector to the computer 
with a USB cable as shown below. 
   
 
Note:   The USB mouse function is only supported with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP 
operating systems.
 
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							Chapter 4. Using the projector features 
This chapter provides information on using the remote control, audio, keypad buttons, and other 
projector features. 
Using the remote control 
The remote uses two provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the back 
of the remote, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the 
cover. 
   
 
CAUTION: 
To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control laser light and do 
not point the laser light into anyone’s eyes. The remote control is equipped with a Class II laser that 
emits radiation. 
The figure below provides an illustration of the remote. 
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Power Auto
Source Freeze Blank
Menu
Enter
Volume
Mute Keystone
1
2
   
 
 
 
1 Laser Use as pointer 

2 IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector 

3 Status LED Lights when a remote button is pressed 

4 Auto Automatic adjustment for phase, tracking, size and position 

5 Blank Makes screen blank 
Figure 4-1. Remote control functions
 
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6 Enter Changes OSD settings 

7 Up cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Up arrow when connected through USB 
to a PC and when OSD is off. 

8 Right cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Right arrow when connected through 
USB to a PC and when OSD is off. 

9 Cursor pad Moves the on-screen cursor (when connected through USB to a PC) 

10 Keystone top Corrects image trapezoid effect (wider top) 

11 Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid effect (wider bottom) 

12 Mute Silences the built-in speaker 

13 Right mouse Right mouse button (when connected through USB to a PC) 

14 Left mouse Left mouse button (when connected through USB to a PC) 

15 Volume down Turns down the volume 

16 Volume up Turns up the volume 

17 Down cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Down arrow when connected through 
USB to a PC and when OSD is off. 

18 Left cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Left arrow when connected through USB 
to a PC and when OSD is off. 

19 Menu Opens and navigates the OSD 

20 Freeze Pauses the picture 

21 Source Detects/switches input device 

22 Power Turns projector on or off
   
Inserting the remote control batteries 
When using the remote control for the first time, install the batteries that were supplied. Follow the steps 
below for inserting new batteries into your remote control. 
1. 
 
 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow, as shown. 
 
 
   
2. 
 
 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-), as shown. 
 
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